How far is Ensley, FL from Clearwater, FL?

The driving distance from Ensley, FL to Clearwater, FL is about 450.5 miles (725 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
450.5 mi
07h 16m
Flight
322.17 mi
518.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.17 mi
Kilometers
518.48 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
450.5 mi
Kilometers
725.01 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Ensley
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ensley
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:17 PM to 3:47 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ensley
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Ensley
217.7 mi
03h 38m
To Clearwater
232.8 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ensley and Clearwater.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ensley and Clearwater.

  1. 1

    Start on West Detroit Boulevard

    11 m · 9 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pensacola Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    214.4 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 590: Northeast Coachman Road, Sunset Point Road

    963 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · US 19 Southbound Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northeast Coachman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Coachman Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Drew Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Drew Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Fort Harrison Avenue

    840 ft · 23 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fort Harrison Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ensley and Clearwater.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pensacola Boulevard
216 mi · 48%
Florida Georgia Parkway
213 mi · 47%
Drew Street
2.89 mi · 1%
Northeast Coachman Road
1.72 mi
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
0.92 mi
US 19
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Pensacola Boulevard

Merge slight right

214 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.3 mi
322.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 38m from Ensley
Leave By
9:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ensley and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ensley to Clearwater?

The road trip is about 450.5 miles (725 km) and usually takes 07h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.7 miles from Ensley and 232.8 miles from Clearwater.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 322.2 miles (518.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.95 one way or $131.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ensley and Clearwater, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ensley and Partly Sunny near Clearwater.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ensley and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 322.17 mi (518.48 km).

Ensley

#1 Ensley

Census designated place

Population20,602
Coordinates30.5188100, -87.2727500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Clearwater

#2 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West Detroit Boulevard (-87.27275, 30.518804)
End: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 725 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.9 gal
60.18 L · about $65.95
Round trip
$131.91
31.8 gal · 120.36 L
Estimated CO2
141.3 kg one way
Round trip: 282.6 kg / 623 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $65.95 $131.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $73.08 $146.15
Premium $4.90 $77.85 $155.69
Diesel $4.35 $69.16 $138.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ensley, FL and Clearwater, FL. The current time in Ensley is 20:11:12, although it is 21:11:12 in Clearwater.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.